PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Family Service League - Long Island; Baywood (NY); Hybrid; USD 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established social services agency is seeking a dedicated Prevention Specialist to lead community initiatives aimed at reducing substance abuse. This full-time role involves developing coalitions, providing training, and launching impactful public health campaigns. With a focus on collaboration and community engagement, the position offers the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families. Join a team committed to transforming lives through essential human services and enjoy a flexible work schedule with generous benefits.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Savings Plan

Generous PTO

Paid Sick Leave

Student Tuition Remission Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid Disability Insurance

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field required.
• 1 year of community-level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop community coalitions to prevent substance abuse.
• Facilitate coalition meetings and recruit stakeholders.
• Launch public health campaigns to promote wellness.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

$43,000.00/yr - $43,000.00/yr

About Family Service League

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Occasional evening meetings
Flexible schedule and remote work available

Summary

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Prevention Specialist for the Prevention Resource Center in Bay Shore. The Prevention Specialist will develop community substance abuse prevention coalitions, provide training and technical assistance to community organizations, champions, and coalition members to reduce alcohol and drug abuse in Nassau and Suffolk communities.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing new community coalitions to prevent underage drinking and substance abuse.
• Attend and facilitate existing coalition meetings.
• Initiate or facilitate five activities quarterly to recruit stakeholders for coalition capacity building.
• Develop and launch public information and social media campaigns to promote community health and wellness.
• Address substance abuse issues collaboratively with treatment and prevention providers and community leaders.
• Provide training and technical assistance on environmental strategies tailored to community needs.
• Develop needs assessments, action plans, logic models, and communication plans for coalitions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant community-level experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation, with mileage reimbursed.

Physical Requirements

Occasional travel to Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Washington DC with overnight stays required.